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Between Protest and Criminal Complaint: The Case of Lucía Muñoz in Mallorca

Article 510 and the Mallorca Complaint

Article 510 of the Spanish Penal Code is central to the Mallorca complaint involving Lucía Muñoz.

Published: April 23, 2026
Between Protest and Criminal Complaint: The Case of Lucía Muñoz in Mallorca

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Why is Article 510 of the Spanish Penal Code being mentioned in Mallorca?

Article 510 is the part of Spanish criminal law that deals with incitement to hatred, discrimination or violence against protected groups. It is being cited because the complaint in Mallorca argues that the disputed remarks may fit that provision. Whether they actually do is a matter for the courts, not for public debate alone.

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